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A seated man in an orange-and-leopard-print garment sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the right, with a wooden lectern-like box in front. Around him, devotees in orange, white and yellow sit on the floor in a courtyard with orange walls; a woman in white with folded hands sits in front, and a man in orange on the left speaks into a microphone. Several people hold silver plates and bowls of offerings, and a standing man in white is visible near the doorway. Seen in an ashram satsang setting with ritual service. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's described speaker, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so the figure is described by role.

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A photograph of an outdoor ritual on a covered courtyard of an orange-and-white temple-style building. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a leopard-print top over an orange garment, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne behind a wooden platform. Seated on the ground before him, several devotees in white and orange clothing, including women in white saris and young women in orange shawls, and a shaved-headed man in white with a rudraksha mala, hold their hands together or sit with offerings. Brass trays, bowls and a kalasha-style vessel sit on a cloth in front, with smoke rising from a small censer. A wall board lists names, and a gold-topped pillar stands at right. The scene suggests a puja or satsang gathering.2010-11-09A photograph of a courtyard ritual with ornate gold thrones and an orange-painted wall. A man in a leopard-print top draped in an orange cloth sits on a red-cushioned gold throne at right, facing left, with incense smoke rising. Several people sit on the floor at left and foreground, wearing white and orange-saffron garments, some with hands folded in prayer and others holding brass plates or bowls. A woman in white with a red bindi presses her palms together near the centre. A wooden offering cabinet with compartments stands in the foreground, and brass pots and a bell-shaped vessel sit on the right.2010-11-09A photograph of a ritual gathering in an orange-walled courtyard. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange cloth and a leopard-print top with a beaded necklace, sits eyes closed on an ornate gold-and-red throne-like seat, with hands resting on his lap. Around him, devotees sit on the floor: a bald man in orange with a garland, a woman in a white sari with folded hands, a man in white dhoti with rudraksha mala and a shaved head performing a ritual, and several women in orange and white saris. Steel plates, brass lamps and offerings lie on a cloth in front, with a small oil lamp burning. The scene reads as a satsang or puja setting, with a wooden lectern-like box and a notice board on the wall behind.2010-11-09November 08 20102010-11-08November 08 20102010-11-08November 08 20102010-11-08Outdoor temple courtyard with orange and white painted walls and a corrugated roof. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange robe, a white flower garland and a dark rudraksha mala, with long dark hair swept back; he appears to be addressing the gathering. Smoke rises at the left. Seated devotees in front, many with palms pressed together in namaste, include women in white and cream saris with gold borders and a man in a teal shirt; a shaven-headed man in white and several people in orange sashes sit in the foreground. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and offering plates with flowers sit before the throne, and a tall gold lamp stand stands at the right. A wooden lectern-like box stands in front of the throne. Satsang setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's claim.2010-11-01A photograph of a padapuja at a temple courtyard. A young man with long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala, with a candidate a person appearance (probable) based on these cues. Several priests and devotees in white dhotis and shawls, some with sandalwood tilak and gold necklaces, sit on the floor before a gold tray holding fruit, pink lotus flowers and offerings. A woman in a white sari with a red-brown border stands in the doorway behind. Red and white painted walls, a wooden offering box in front of the throne, and a sign board on the wall behind.2010-11-02A photograph of a seated man on a gilded throne with a red cushion, wearing orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, with a ceremonial gold necklace, receiving devotees in an orange-walled hall. Seated in front of him on the floor are several devotees: a bald man with white-and-orange sacred markings and white dhoti, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold necklace, a woman in an orange shawl, and women in white and yellow saris. Before them a low gold table holds silver plates with pink lotus flowers and ritual trays. Behind them stand a few people in white. A dark placard with white lettering hangs on the wall. Several seats and gold chairs fill the room.2010-10-30 +1 copiesNovember 08 20102010-11-08A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears saffron-orange robes and a long dark rudraksha mala, with a red cushion behind him. Before him sit a group of devotees on the orange floor: several women in white and yellow-bordered saris, a man bare-chested with white cloth and a forehead marking, and a woman in orange in the upper left. Brass plates with flowers and ritual vessels sit on a gold stand in front of them. Behind the throne stand a red-and-white striped wall, a doorway, a stone pillar, and brass lamps and kalasha-style vessels on a stone platform at right. A wall board lists names in small print.2010-10-30 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple courtyard with red-and-white striped walls and a saffron-orange draped wall. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears orange robes, a rudraksha mala, and has long dark hair swept back; his hands rest in his lap. Before him, several devotees kneel and sit with palms joined in anjali, some in white and cream clothing with orange shawls. Brass plates holding pink flowers, fruit, and offerings sit on a gold-trimmed low table, and a gold-carved wooden cabinet stands to the left. This appears to be a satsang or darshan setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long hair, saffron robes, and rudraksha beads, and is positioned on a throne as the honoured teacher.2010-10-31 +1 copies